Formers Anonymous

FA is a fellowship of men/women who share strength & hope to arrest a criminal lifestyle, & help others to recover from an addictive lifestyle of criminality

[Sammy Rangel MSW, CSAC @sammyrangel]

This is a powerful piece. Im so in awe of Thomas’ strength and transparency. Truly a story transformation and full humanity potential. Humbled to know honored to work with him. https://t.co/8GZFnvXq14

[Sammy Rangel MSW, CSAC @sammyrangel]

If youre happy go to a meeting
If you’re sad go to a meeting
If you’re angry go to a meeting
If youre hurting go to a meeting
Our doors are open here at the bray.

[Sammy Rangel MSW, CSAC @sammyrangel]

“If you hurt my feelings i dont say that. I hurt your outsides to make you feel like i do inside.” Former talking about the powerlessness and unmanageability of step one. Great insight. How he used to deal with pain and suffering.

[Sammy Rangel MSW, CSAC @sammyrangel]

FA perspective on adversity https://t.co/M7WJxL2CeT

[Sammy Rangel MSW, CSAC @sammyrangel]

Holding gratitude close to our hearts and minds is one way to maintain hope and vision about ourselves and life. — at Formers Anonymous-Racine Saturday Meeting at the Bray Center https://t.co/cCeHOKjoxy

[Fox @Fox3RI]

#GangConference “the hell with theory, the practice is what’s important! You can know all the theory but if you can’t connect and deliver care as a person, you fail..” @sammyrangel @FormersAnon @NVIinstitute

[Fox @Fox3RI]

#GangConference listening to the inspiring “Pecan Bandit”. Hatred breads hatred... and teaches the young to hate. Treat formers as professionals and watch the change... @sammyrangel @FormersAnon @NVIinstitute

[Carl Vosloh @CarlVosloh]

At the 2019 #GangConference @1977Creative in LA @sammyrangel explains that every act of violent behavior has a meaning. There must be greater investment to humanize the process to understand reasons for joining gang life and violence.

[Creative @1977Creative]

@sammyrangel, founder of @FormersAnon, delivers the opening keynote of the #GangConference: “If we want to take a public health approach, we have to remember that what people live with is different from what they are.”

[Urban Peace Institute @UrbanPeaceInst]

“What people live with is different than what people are.” - @sammyrangel #Formers #peaceinaction #gangconference #change

[Policy Center for the New South @PolicyCenterNS]

# Interview 🎤|How prevention and compassion matter in countering extremist violence?
Hear @sammyrangel co-founder @lifeafterhate on the matter. @victoriauninews
#Extremism #Violence #Prevention #Support
https://t.co/yXz0YiY1Yw

[Fundacja CODEX @CodexFundacja]

Staszek Czerczak and Robert Ostropolski from @CodexFundacja have just returned from Slovakia.
On 24th of April there was a Konferencia globálneho vzdelávania: Kaleidoskop held in Bańska Bystrzyca. There along with @sammyrangel from @lifeafterhate Staszek conducted workshops.

[Dr Saira Ali @sairaali2]

Sooo, I was invited to participate (on short notice) in a discussion about how to combat white supremacism on @bbc5live yesterday, along with Robert Evans (@IwriteOK) & @sammyrangel. Segment starts at around 6 mins 45 secs
@JamesWickham

https://t.co/pDKoG1v8wQ

[Formers Anonymous @FormersAnon]

@cathymanthei1 @sammyrangel point me in the right direction

[Cathy Manthei @cathymanthei1]

@sammyrangel I am the pastor of Dean Puschnig's church. You are welcome to come preach anytime! #makepplthink

[MindBodySpiritLiving @mbsliving]

We are always grateful to have @sammyrangel share his wisdom on our show. Thank you Sammy! Your wise words and insight are a gift! #inspire https://t.co/B51gP8RyhU

[Formers Anonymous @FormersAnon]

@islanderjourney @sammyrangel of course I would

[Formers Anonymous @FormersAnon]

https://t.co/ToOdSJ9wMA

[Formers Anonymous @FormersAnon]

@khanserai @mcaleer @sammyrangel @sidbalman @lifeafterhate @muflehun @1977Creative #formersanonymous